SaturnOS experimental DOS shell and system IMPORTANT NEWS!!! READ BELOW!!!!!

Welcome to SaturnOS. SaturnOS is an experimental 'shell' for computers running the DOS operating system. In the end, it will evolve into a fully functioning system. Forums Wiki (coming soon...)

Download SaturnOS!

You can download the latest version of SaturnOS here.
Current versions
CBase (Command.COM substitution): 0.1.0.3 (testing, stable)
GooBox (graphical interface): Still under development
Byte-O-Matic (file manager): Still under development
Installation program: Still under development

IMPORTANT NEWS!!!!!

SaturnOS, in its next release, will no longer depend on DOS to run. Yes, we're getting our own kernel. A Help Wanted notice has been posted, and if you can program assembler, PLEASE CONTRIBUTE!!!

The new kernel:

Must work on a FAT16 file system
Allow creation of compatible binaries from a C compiler
Be verbose but neat visually on boot
Initialise hardware and software
Be copied to the boot sector of an IMG image or other image file

Contribute

You can contribute in any way you see fit. You can download source code, modify it and then send it to me at jrothwell97@googlemail.com. PLEASE ONLY SEND SOURCE CODE, NOT BINARIES. If you can't program, you can help by downloading SaturnOS and telling your friends about it.
SaturnOS is still in the early stages of development. We're still playing, experimenting and fiddling here. In fact, we're so new we don't even have a logo yet.

Wishlist

Please send your answers, source and suggestions to jrothwell97@googlemail.com

An easier way to program GooBox than using the propietary VB/DOS. This would ideally run in graphical mode, eg 640:480 or 1024:768 pixels as opposed to a text mode. It needs to be universally compatible (all display adapters, monitors, etc.) Ideally this would be in an open-source variant of Visual BASIC or a C language. Needs to work with DOS.
A graphical boot screen that will cut or fade to the above. It needs to be able to display moving pictures and text, arun in at least 640:480 screen resolution, display PNG pictures, and be universally compatible. When the language above is decided, it would be more convenient to have it in the same language.
A better system font than the default.

Logo competition

If you can do digital art, then PLEASE get involved in the SaturnOS logo competition! Submit a logo that can be used on the SaturnOS site and in boot screens as a PNG file to jrothwell97@googlemail.com (please include your postal address, no PO boxes please - anyone not adhering this criterion will have their entry invalidated). You will retain all rights to your file, but must release it into the public domain. The winner will recieve a certificate, copy of SaturnOS on floppy diskette bearing their logo, the suite SaturnOS uses for development, and printed documentation. The competition is open to anyone in the UK or United States of America. Sadly, I have had to momentarily postpone the logo competition to reorganise prizes, rules and guidelines. The competition will resume shortly.